Archaeologist discusses Gallic cavalry burial

In the eighth episode of the Archaeo Sparks series, archaeologist Jemima Dunkley from Inrap discussed the excavation of the Gondole site in Puy-de-Dôme, where a burial site of eight Gallic cavalrymen accompanied by their horses was discovered.

Burial site details

The burial site, dating back to the 1st century BCE, was found during an excavation in the Puy-de-Dôme region of France. The remains of the cavalrymen and their horses were buried together, suggesting a significant cultural or military event.

Inrap's 20-year retrospective

The episode is part of a 20-year retrospective of Inrap's work, highlighting the organization's contributions to archaeological research in France over the past two decades. Inrap is a French public institution responsible for archaeological research and heritage protection.

French Sign Language inclusion

The episode includes videos presented in French Sign Language, making the content accessible to a wider audience, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing.